Video playlists about Happiness

What makes you happy?

Everyone wants to be happy. But how, exactly, does one go about it? Here, psychologists, journalists, Buddhist monks and more gives answers that may surprise.

Charming talks for a boost on a bad day

5 talks
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50:40

Bad days happen to good people. Here are talks guaranteed to help cheer you up.

A better you

13 talks
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2h 55m

Ready for a change? These well-researched (and heartfelt) talks offer ideas and inspiration for all aspects of your life, from creativity to vulnerability, from competitive sports to collaborative games.

In the mood for love

10 talks
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2h 19m

Love: it’s what makes the world go round. And also: all you need. As well as that thing, in addition to war, in which all is fair. Here, TED Talks about this most basic of human emotions.

Paul Bloom

Stefan Sagmeister

Ron Gutman

TED Books

The Happiness Manifesto

by Nic Marks
We assume that economic prosperity leads to happiness -- and we're making ourselves miserable in the process. Nic Marks explores what would happen if we made happiness a national priority.Buy now

Episode: Simply Happy

We all want to find happiness, but it seems elusive. Can we learn more about happiness through science? Or are there simpler ways to achieve it? Listen now